Region: West Asia · Coordinates: 39.957, 26.238 · 6 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| 1202 BC | Manetho's Aegyptiaca (fragments) | In the time of Alkandros (7 years), Ilion (Troy) was taken. tradition |
| 1184 BC | Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War | The Greek alliance launches the expedition against Troy, after sea travel grew easier and wealth accumulated following Minos' navy tradition |
| 334 BC | Arrian, Anabasis of Alexander | He crossed the Hellespont and set foot in Asia for the first time, as it is said; he climbed to Ilion, sacrificed to Athena of Troy, dedicated his own armor and took away ancient weapons. |
| 334 BC | Arrian, Anabasis of Alexander | At Ilion he laid a garland on the tomb of Achilles. |
| AD 214 | Cassius Dio, Roman History | Antoninus crossed Thrace and the Hellespont at risk, sacrificed at the tomb of Achilles with an armed race, gave soldiers gold and set up statues |
| AD 214 | Herodian, History of the Empire | At Achilles' tomb at Ilium, Caracalla lays a wreath and imitates Achilles. It is reported that he poisoned a friend to make him his Patroclus. |